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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Birds of Peace
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Birds of Peace

Artifact ID1973.1.2254
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 1978)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/2 in x W 13 1/2 in (44.5 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds an open bird cage ("6-Nation Goodwill Mission") to release two men (“Cooper” and “Conrad”) wearing space suits who fly out the window flapping their arms. Caption: “Birds of Peace”. Artist signature lower left: "Bill Roberts”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Three of a kind - Bill Roberts".
Historical NoteCharles “Pete” Conrad and Gordon Cooper were two astronauts that went into orbit Gemini V in August 1965.
As vice-president, Johnson went on many good-will trips to 33 countries.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced Charles "Pete" Conrad (United States, 1930 - 1999)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper (United States, 1927 - 2004)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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